Question

which key principle from ancient greek democracy is most evident in the structure of the united states government? select

in john locke’s writings, his ideas that citizens have “natural rights” (protection of life, liberty and property) and can select a government that violates those rights was revolutionary in its time.

the virginia bill of rights, written in 1776, further detailed the rights of citizens. this document inspired the framers to include a select within the constitution.

under the principle of federalism, a proposed written constitution divides the government into 2 different levels. what are they and who holds the most authority? select
select
national and state with the final authority held by each state government
national and state with the final authority held by the national government
legislative and executive branches with the authority shown to the executive
presidential and judicial branches with the authority given to the judicious

Explanation:

1. Ancient Greek democracy's core principle of citizen participation through elected representatives (a form of democratic governance) is mirrored in the U.S. government's representative democracy structure.
2. John Locke's social contract theory argued citizens could overthrow a government that fails to protect their natural rights.
3. The Virginia Bill of Rights, which outlined specific citizen protections, directly influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
4. Federalism in the U.S. splits government into national and state levels, with the national government holding final authority per the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.

Answer:

1. Representative democracy (or the principle of citizen-elected governing bodies)
2. overthrow
3. Bill of Rights
4. national and state with the final authority held by the national government